Eating while playing

Author: Guo Zhiyuan
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: "Dian Cuisine" has evolved over a long history of integration among the 26 ethnic groups in Yunnan, drawing from diverse influences and fostering unique characteristics that blend the strengths of the eight major culinary traditions. It is known for its extraordinary ingredients, distinctive cooking methods, and flavors that are rich yet not overpowering, salty with a hint of sweetness, fresh without being greasy, and spicy without being pungent, appealing to both northern and southern palates. Its aesthetic features are akin to Yunnan's eight famous flowers: the vibrant peony of Mount Yue, the freshness of the snowdrop, the abundance of the rhododendron, the fragrance of the orchid, the purity of the lily, and the rustic charm of the gentian. Each is spectacular and leaves a lasting impression. Let Dian Cuisine grace the tables of households everywhere, with the secrets of making and enjoying each dish and delicacy clearly listed. It is like "the shepherd boy pointing to the plum village," bringing the "former noble mansion's swallows" to "the ordinary homes of the people." All are invited to roll up their sleeves and get hands-on, starting by slowly flipping through this little book.